How does a retiree replace the interest income from a certificate of deposit paying more than 5% when the rate on a new CD is 1.3%? One solution: Donating the principal to a nonprofit in the form of a "charitable gift annuity" in exchange for lifetime fixed...

Living with Alzheimer’s disease is very difficult for the individuals affected and their loved ones. But by dedicating some time early on in the diagnosis and fighting for the cause during World Alzheimer’s Month and beyond, a family can know they have done everything...

Sometimes you travel because you want to, sometimes because you need to. Whatever the reason, planning a trip can be logistical nightmare for caregivers. Being responsible for an elderly loved one can mean adopting a rather rigid schedule and lifestyle, especially if...

Being asked by friends or family to be executor of an estate is a big honor, but the warm feelings can vanish once the job starts. Choosing an executor can be a difficult task, and in no small part this is because it means finding someone you trust to do as you would...

The Obama jobs bill…creates a new battle between the charity world and government. There’s a lot of commotion surrounding President Obama’s jobs bill, and for good reason, but not all of it is positive. Small businesses, for one, are lukewarm since their concern is...